External Concrete Repairs

january 2016

Horizon were called upon to undertake concrete repairs at a multi-storey hotel chain in the UK. Concrete spalls had fallen off the edge of a 9th floor level balcony panel, as a result the client had cordoned off the area in the interests of safety to the public and staff.

Following a visual inspection and issue of a report, it was recommended by the client’s appointed consultant that a repair strategy was required. These works were put out to tender as a scope of works which included for all safe access and the appropriate remedial works that were required.

Following the awarding of the contract, Horizon's specialist team commenced with the first phase of works using cradle and rope access techniques. Prior to the contract award the horizon surveyor had provided additional options that have enabled the client to expand the works portfolio based upon satisfactory performance. A protective walkway scaffold was erected to the external aspect of the building as required below the first phased repairs, cracked and spalled sections of concrete were removed and a further assessment was carried out. This included a survey of the remaining building using rope access techniques. This cost saving method of access allowed the client to locate and identify other concrete defects as well as establishing that the building fabric was in a satisfactory condition. Once confirmed, Horizon was then able to proceed with the second phase of the works which were all completed to the client’s satisfaction. The phase 3 works are due to commence at the time of writing using rope access techniques.

As the works were completed in a thorough and safe manner, without incident, this minimised disruption to the day-to-day running of this major city hotel.

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Client Testimonials

Just a few words to express my appreciation of the quality of professional service that I have received from Horizon Specialist Contracting, not only in our annual service, but also in the remedial works that were needed on the lightning system in general.

I was informed of times dates etc throughout the schedule, but not only that, the engineers that attended site to carry out the tasks ahead were not only onsite for a whole day, but the weather outside was freezing cold and very wet and every time I offered them a cup of tea they replied “maybe later, we want to crack on”.

I checked on the work status before, during and after and was really impressed with not only the workmanship, but also the fact that their work areas were spotlessly clean after the job. Credit to the lads for that day.

The icing on the cake was the Very Professional lightning inspection document that followed shortly afterwards.

It is now filed in the lightning protection folder and I am really pleased with yourselves.

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I would like to thank everybody involved in the work carried out over the weekend on the stack inspection. From the plant inductions, MSA fitting, availability of plant, the permits, the isolations, PPE, smearing of tools, the changing clothes for the contractors and security, because of this, the work was done safely without any incidents, snags and efficiently.

- Mr Cooney

We engaged Horizon to undertake a survey for us and I found the company very easy to deal with and well managed. From the initial conversation to receiving the report was no hassle, they kept to their proposed programme of works updating me daily on progress. It’s a change to work with a contractor that does a report without pressure to commit to repairs or expense and then when the work is done cover that by confirmation letter stating all actions completed.

All the staff I dealt with were polite and helpful and their onsite staff were well organised and followed our onsite procedures in full. I would have no hesitation in recommending Horizon to anyone.

- Mr Davies

I am very pleased with the recent work carried by Horizon Specialist Contracting Ltd on our fall arrest system and chimney on our roof. Their friendly and helpful manner made the whole process easy and straightforward and I would have no hesitation in using them again. The task involved a few potentially difficult logistical issues, but their experience, flexibility and professionalism ensured that everything ran like clockwork